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BF04 XFW

2004 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,019 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 93,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

nearside wing mirror casing secured with tape

Fail 9 Jan 2024 93,794 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 89,878 miles

hand brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,656 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 85,655 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,760 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 78,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 72,412 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal rubber cracking

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight damage but not exposing cords

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R AND N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 72,412 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Front Coil spring corroded O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal rubber cracking

Nearside Front tyre side wall slight damage but not exposing cords

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R AND N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,467 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Jul 2018 67,466 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,410 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,977 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,874 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 47,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,163 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,132 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 27,415 miles

play in front suspension arm bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2011 27,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in front suspension arm bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,325 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,933 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,402 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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BF04 XFW is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF04 XFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF04 XFW is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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